Paul Elvström
1928 - 2016
Paul Elvström was probably the most successful racing sailor of all time. He was the winner of 4 Olympic gold medals and numerous world championships in a variety of one-design classes. In addition to writing a number of books on the subject of sailboat racing, he founded his own sail loft, invented the Elvström bailer, and designed a number of offshore racing and cruising craft.(some with Jan Kjærulff)
Sailboats Designed By Paul Elvström
| Model | LOA | First Built |
|---|---|---|
| JOUËT 22 (ELOR 65) | 21.33 ft / 6.50 m | 1974 |
| JOUËT 26 | 25.33 ft / 7.72 m | 1977 |
| MOSQUITO 104 | 34.12 ft / 10.40 m | 1985 |
| NORDIC FAMILY BOAT | 29.04 ft / 8.85 m | 1974 |
| NORDSHIP 29 | 28.71 ft / 8.75 m | 1980 |
| NORDSHIP 35 | 34.45 ft / 10.50 m | 1995 |
| NORDSHIP 666 | 21.85 ft / 6.66 m | 1982 |
| NORDSHIP 808 | 26.50 ft / 8.08 m | 1982 |
| SWEDE 38 | 37.40 ft / 11.40 m | 1980 |
| TRAPEZ | 15.94 ft / 4.86 m | 1965 |
| WHITBY 27 (1/4 TON) | 27.00 ft / 8.23 m | 1976 |
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